The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) in conjunction with Professionals Abroad, a division of Academic Travel Abroad, is assembling a delegation to visit Cuba for the purpose of researching the structure of supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our delegation will depart Miami, Florida on October 16, 2011 for Havana, Cuba, and return on October 21, 2011. This is an exclusive professional research program for AAIDD members.
The goal of the AAIDD delegation is to research the structure and delivery methods of supports provided for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cuba. To learn firsthand about the Cuban approach, the delegation will meet with representatives of Cuba’s health, education, and social service systems, including policy makers, academics, clinicians, and educators, and participate in site visits to schools, clinics, and facility- and community-based services.
For our areas of interest, the delegation will be briefed by leading Cuban academic, governmental, and NGO experts on the most current epidemiological data and projections, educational interventions and outcomes, health service structures and emerging strategies for long term care, and social welfare interventions and policies. Each day will include formal briefings, discussions, or site visits. Cuban colleagues will be invited for evening meals for informal discussions and the opportunity to share information and insights.
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